Sleep Inn & Suites Tuscaloosa East

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Sleep Inn
7.4 (333 reviews)
4808 Skyland Blvd East , Tuscaloosa , US
+1 205-469-1500

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful, friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Free parking
Convenient location near restaurants
Pet friendly
Working air conditioning
Quiet rooms for some guests
Cons:
Black mold / mildew smell
Stained tubs, sheets, and comforters; visible hairs
Cockroach sighting and general filth complaints
No elevator; no pool
Maintenance issues (detached shower head, poor lighting, sunken floor)
Hallways smelled of urine/drugs/cigarette/pizza; noisy fire alarm incident
Perceived poor value for price paid

Categories

Cleanliness
4
Multiple reviews report black mold, mildew smell, stained tubs and sheets, visible hairs, a cockroach sighting, and generally filthy hallways — clear cleanliness failures.
Service
9.5
Staff are repeatedly described as helpful, kind and responsive (front desk assisted with room changes and housekeeping) despite housekeeping quality issues.
Location
9
Frequently noted as convenient and close to restaurants, with free parking and proximity to local venues — location is a strong positive.
Room Quality
8
Beds and A/C are often praised and some rooms are comfortable, but wear-and-tear, maintenance issues (detached shower head, sunken floor, stained linens) and odors reduce quality.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities like free parking and pet-friendly rooms are available, but the property lacks an elevator and pool, and some security cameras were reported out of service.
Value for Money
7
Mixed perceptions: low rack rates but several reviewers felt the condition and cleanliness did not justify the price paid for their stays.
Food and Beverage
8.5
No notable on-site dining was reported, but multiple nearby restaurants and convenient fast-food options make dining convenient.
Overall Experience
5.2
Overall stay sentiment is mixed-to-negative: friendly staff and some comfortable rooms are overshadowed by serious cleanliness, odor, and maintenance problems that many reviewers found unacceptable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:09

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located off Interstate 20 and 59, our hotel offers easy access to Central Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama, and various dining options within a short drive.

Comfortable Rooms
Each room features modern amenities such as a microwave, small refrigerator, flat-screen cable TV, and coffee machine for a relaxing stay.

Added Convenience
Guests can enjoy a daily grab and go breakfast, free Wi-Fi, on-site launderette, business center, and complimentary parking for a hassle-free experience.

Book now for a delightful stay at the Sleep Inn & Suites and explore nearby attractions like the Mercedes Benz Plant and the Paul “Bear” Bryant Museum.

Important information:

Please note disability access rooms are located on the ground level.

Ground level rooms are offered based on availability. Contact property for details.

Rooms on the 2nd level are only accessible by stairs.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHM

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 333 reviews
Cleanliness: 4
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 5.2
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Brown • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Resto • extended_group • us
1
Facilities are dirty and poorly maintained, and the safety features are broken and useless.
Pros:

free parking was nice.

Cons:

There was black mold on the ceiling as well as a funky smell. When we got to the hotel, I literally had to kill a baby cockroach that was crawling on the front desk counter. Half of the cameras that were overlooking the parking were out as well so I was worried about my truck getting broken into. No lights in the shower, just one for the whole bathroom too. Middle of the night at 4 am, the fire alarm went off for about 20-30 minutes throughout the entire hotel and we lost a good portion of sleep to it.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
9
Everything we needed for T-town Game Weekend - minus an elevator.
Pros:

The beds were comfortable, and the shower was great. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The lack of an elevator was a serious hit with our luggage. And I know how things work in Tuscaloosa but staying in a $47 hotel for over $400 is always tough.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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lowe • couple • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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E • couple • us
4
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Ebony • couple • us
7
My stay was pleasant.
Pros:

Everything except for the hallway on the first floor smelled like urine.

Cons:

My heat didn’t work!!

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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April • extended_group • us
5
Gross and sketchy
Pros:

The staff were very kind during our brief stay. Air conditioning was nice.

Cons:

We stayed here for 2 nights for the Alabama/Georgia game. The hallways smell of drugs, cigarettes and pizza. Not to mention, the other people staying were either sketchy or just straight up rude. Upon entering the room, we discovered the comforters were badly stained ,possibly even dirty, and were in need of replacement. We also found curly hairs on the sheets beneath the comforter. To resolve this issue, the front desk gave us a key to another room to see if its conditions were any better. The room was smaller and ended up being the same as our current room. They advised us that they would call the housekeepers to come and change all of the bedding. About 5 minutes later, this man and woman show up at our door. The man was wearing a Fortnite shirt and slides with his toes hanging out. The woman looked to be his mother. We went to dinner so they could replace the sheets and comforters. When we returned, the beds were better. Less stained, more clean. Then we go to the bathroom. The bathroom mirror still had toothpaste splattered on it. The shower and bathroom counter were covered in stains. The shower actually had boogers stuck to the walls. However, the toilet and inside the sink appeared to be clean! Even though the front desk staff were wonderful, we would never stay here again.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • couple • us
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Shaquala • couple • us
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Josh • couple • us
6
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ortiz • couple • us
6
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Kayla • couple • us
4
Pros:

The bed was comfy and so was the air conditioning.

Cons:

The bathroom was horrible. The tub was stained and the water head wasn’t attached properly. It was also a stain in the sink as if someone had poured a beverage and didn’t rinse it out.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Iyana • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • us
8
Peaceful rest with ur furbaby.
Pros:

A quiet stop to rest! big pet friendly room with a cracker barrel a block away. Not ideal if going into Tuscaloosa a bit far from city.

Cons:

Just a rest stop. No pool no bars nearby.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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annieleonard62 • NONE
8
Pro Rodeo
Pros:

The drive was good. I stopped by the fast food place called Jack's. It was okay but the next time that I'm traveling I will try a restaurant.

2026-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Bobbie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Myra • couple • us
5
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • us
4
Won’t be back not clean!
Pros:

Location was convenient

Cons:

Hotel was dirty. Smelled of mold and mildew. Corner of room were not dusted and were dirty. Sheets had holes with stains.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Bobbie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee